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Pest control association warns of growing bed bug infestations
With bed bugs on the rise in larger cities, the North Carolina Pest Management Association ( NCPMA ) is urging North Carolinians to be vigilant in preventing the spread of these pests.
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40,000 in county may have diabetes
Union County likely has 40,000 diagnosed with diabetes, nearly 4,000 of whom do not have health insurance, estimated Community Health Services of Union County director Cindy Cole.
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RASBERRY: County children grow more obese
Approximately one in three children (32.3 percent) ages 2 to 4 is either overweight or obese, according to the North Carolina Nutrition and Physical Activity Surveillance System (NC- NPASS ). In 2...
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Keep kids safe in summer
Summer offers lots of fun for small children, but it also offers its share of risks. As parents and grandparents, it’s our responsibility to ensure that children have a fun — and safe —...
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Students explore medical careers
It’s noon on a summer day and the average middle school student is either savoring their beauty sleep or jumping in a nearby pool.
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Tele-town meeting set on health care
The Union County Council on Aging will host a viewing party today for Obama’s “tele-town hall” meeting he will broadcast.
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Hospital gets JD Power acclaim
CMC -Union performs well in information and communication, particularly for providing a clear explanation of how to manage care after leaving the facility and the ability of nurses to explain the ...
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U.S. Senator Kay Hagan Hagan touts health care bill benefits
“The bill we passed today controls exploding health care costs, increases access to care and reduces our long-term deficit by as much as $1.2 trillion over 20 years,” Hagan said. “We were headed i...
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CMC-Union to celebrate new Emergency Department
On Thursday, March 25, Carolinas Medical Center-Union will celebrate the completion of a $22.2 million expansion and renovation of the hospital’s Emergency Department.
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Senior homecare topics will be focus of conference
It isn’t unusual for retired seniors in their 60s or 70s to care for their parents approaching 90.
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CHS establishes stroke care network
A comprehensive stroke network that will provide rapid, state-of-the-art treatment to patients suffering an acute stroke has been established by Carolinas HealthCare System ( CHS ).
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Presbyterian gets chest pain accreditation
Presbyterian Healthcare became one of the first health systems in the state to receive full Cycle III accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers Accreditation Review Committee on Janua...
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Pearlie Shine wins care award
Shine accepted her award on February 2 during the NCHCFA’s Annual Convention and Exposition in Greensboro, NC.
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Doctors encouraged to talk money with patients
The cost of health care has long been the elephant in the room of doctor-patient discussions.
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Carolinas Medical Center-Union December calendar
Carolinas Medical Center-Union offers a wide variety of community health events, seminars, support groups, and wellness classes, all intended to promote preventive health and encourage healthy cho...
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